As per FSS Regulations, in canned rasgulla the maximum permissible level of tin is 250 mg/kg by weight.

Tin content was not detected in any of the brands.

Tin is used principally in the production of coatings used in the food industry. Food, particularly canned food, therefore represents the major route of human exposure to tin. The main adverse effect on humans of excessive levels of tin in canned beverages or canned foods is acute gastric irritation. Excessive intake of tin can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, fatigue, and headache.

All brands except Bangla had correct labelling.Bangla’s markings did not have manufacturing date and MRP.

The importance of marking cannot be overemphasised, as it gives information about the characteristics of the product and/or claims of the manufacturer, all of which help consumers in choosing the product. The following particulars are mandatory for marking/labelling on each pack of rasgulla:

Name of material, trademark, or brand name, if any

Name and address of manufacturer

Batch or code number

Net weight

Date of manufacture

Nutritional claim

MRP

FSSAI license number

The words ‘Best before’ (date to be given by manufacturer)

A statement to the effect that the material should be kept in a cool place

Customer-care details

Logo indicating ‘vegetarian’ status

All brands except Bangla had correct labelling. Bangla’s markings did not have manufacturing date and MRP.